Part 1: Introducing the Bible
This session introduces the Bible as the world’s bestselling book, which tells our human story and is a place to encounter God.
View and select from these resources to design and deliver your program. Consider what you think will work best in your context from the following options:
Leaders' Notes
Leaders' Notes PDF
An overview of the resources available and a suggested service plan.
Sermon Resources
Animation
Can be played directly to your congregation or used to assist you in preparing your own message.
Sermon video from Kingsgate Church
Can be played directly to your congregation or used to assist you in preparing your own message.
Spoken word film
The Bible in Four Minutes is a spoken word animation, written and narrated by poet and storyteller Dai Woolridge.
The Bible in Four Minutes
May Dai’s unique fusion of storytelling and spoken word, coupled with beautifully crafted animation, help bring God’s story to life in a way that will inspire and encourage you in this whistle-stop tour through the Bible.
Worship resources
Written prayer PDF
Scripture reading video
Testimony video
Children's resources
Lesson plans and downloadable resources (written by Ali Jensen)
Pre-School
Infants (KS1)
Juniors (KS2)
Pre-teens (KS3)
Youth video
YouTube style videos created by The Way Studios & Hope Together.
Youth video
Small group resources
Film and discussion guide for small group leaders to host conversations based on the Sunday message.
Discussion guide PDF
Short video / Small Group video
Series book
The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense Of Life, written by Dr Andrew Ollerton (Hodder & Stoughton). Daily bite-sized readings that provide a personal guide to the series for individuals to enjoy. This book is also a helpful resource for leaders preparing sessions throughout the series.